Beaming Prince George looked smart in new portraits released to mark his 10th birthday last Saturday

Prince George celebrated his 10th birthday on 22nd July 2023, and he appears more grown up and confident in recent photos. The future king is described as being relaxed and at ease in front of the camera, which is a departure from his previous shyness around photographers. We give you a glimpse into the life and upbringing of Prince George of Cambridge. Prince George is the eldest child of the Prince and Princess of Wales and is the future heir to the British throne.

Smiling confidently into the camera, Prince George suddenly looks more grown up than ever as he celebrated his 10th birthday on Saturday 

A picture of Prince George, just before turning one years old, alongside his parents during a visit to the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History Museum in July 2014. The image was released to mark his first birthday

Prince George - the eldest son of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge - donned a baby blue ensemble as he was pictured in his father Prince William's arms during his second Trooping the Colour, on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, on 13 June 2015

King of the hill! Prince George, aged two, photographed taking a tumble at the Gigaset Charity Polo Match at the Beaufort Polo Club on June 14, 2015

Prince George has a striking resemblance to his father, Prince William, but has his mother's hazel-green eyes. He attends Lambrook School in Berkshire along with his sister, Princess Charlotte, and brother, Prince Louis, and they are said to have settled in well at their new school in Windsor.

The Cambridges (pictured is William with his three children) have embarked on a new life in the country, moving to Adelaide Cottage on the Queen’s Windsor estate last year

Cautious mother Kate would make sure to cover her son's ears with noise canceling headphones to protect his hearing when out in a particularly loud environment. Pictured, Price George on his first birthday

George is pictured with Prince William in a picture released for his second birthday. The photograph was taken in the gardens at Sandringham House and was part of the series of official photographs taken by Mario Testino following Princess Charlotte's baptism of Princess Charlotte

Prince George is said to have inherited talents from both his parents, excelling in cricket, swimming, and sailing. His parents, the Prince and Princess of Wales, are carefully introducing him to public life while also ensuring he has a happy and protected childhood.

AGED 8: This photo of Prince George to mark his eighth birthday shows him sitting on an off-road vehicle synonymous with his great-grandfather the Duke of Edinburgh

A royal wave! George has grown to be more serious in front of the press but in 2016, aged three, he graced the media with a cute wave. Pictured, leaving from Victoria Harbour to board a sea-plane on the final day of their Royal Tour of Canada on October 1, 2016

Merry Christmas! George held onto his father's hand on Christmas morning 2016, while his sister Charlotte, then one and half, was carried in her mother's arms. Pictured at Englefield on December 25, 2016

Run, George, run! As an active young boy, the prince is often photographed playing around and running just like he did at  the Maserati Royal Charity Polo Trophy at Beaufort Park on June 10, 2018

The Cambridge's oldest children George and Charlotte were on their best behaviour when attending the christening of their younger brother Prince Louis, at the Chapel Royal of St James's Palace on 9 July 2018 (left)

Cheeky page boy! The birthday boy couldn't contain his excitement during Princess Eugenie's wedding in Windsor on 12 October 2018 - and was pictured with his hand over his mouth in shock

In the official Christmas card from the Cambridge family for Christmas 2018, George showed off his playful side next to a more demure Charlotte and a happy baby Louis 

Fire hazard! Prince George helped his father mind a fire in the Adam White and Andree Davies co-designed garden ahead of the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in London on 19 May 2019 (left), before being joined by his sister, Princess Charlotte, four (right)

Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Kensington Palace shortly before they left for Thomas's Battersea for her first day at the school in September 2019 

Prince George with his family in the Cambridge's official Christmas photo 2021, taken on their holiday in Jordan in Autumn 2021

The article also discusses Prince George's recent public appearances, such as attending Wimbledon and the Royal International Air Tattoo. His parents have been gradually introducing him to public life while ensuring he has a happy and protected childhood. They have also visited Eton College, which might be a potential school choice for him in the future.

Prince George and Prince William visit Cardiff Castle in June for the Platinum Jubilee, it was one of his first public tours with his father

Prince George attends the Wimbledon Men Single's final in July with his mother and father, The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge

One significant departure from tradition mentioned in the passage is that Prince George will not be expected to serve in the military before becoming King. This is a departure from a long-standing tradition in the Royal Family, where members have often served in the Armed Forces. Instead, Prince George will have the freedom to choose his own path and career, with various possibilities open to him.